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As President Donald Trump’s administration targets illegal immigrants and crime around the U.S., he could potentially target New York City with a federal crackdown.

Reports indicate that preparations to prevent or push back the prospect are already underway and Empire State Gov. Kathy Hochul is involved.

She has convened a series of discussions with law enforcement, business figures, and activist groups, to block or mitigate potential federal intervention, Politico reported.

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“The goal is to prevent, and if we can’t prevent, then hopefully we can delay,” Jackie Bray, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (

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